Land Rover Classic icon returns as bespoke variant

Land Rover Classic has confirmed the return of an icon to its lineup with the launch of the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top, paying homage to previous generations of Defender Soft Tops, including the sought‑after NAS 90 from the 1990s.

Exclusively available on the short‑wheelbase '90' chassis, the car - the first Defender Soft Top since 2016 - follows the introduction of the new Works Bespoke service in 2024. Every example of the Classic Defender V8 Soft Top begins with a specially sourced donor vehicle, originally produced from 2012 to 2016, which is comprehensively enhanced and reengineered.

The Classic Defender V8 Soft Top provides a new way for clients to express their dream vision of a legendary Classic Defender

The Classic Defender V8 Soft Top features a bespoke canvas hood available in four colours, with Black as standard and Sand, Dark Khaki and Navy also available. Additionally, a selection of 49 paint finishes allows clients to create their perfect look, while the Works Bespoke match‑to‑sample colour service allows owners to create truly individual paint schemes.

Clients can also personalise a vast array of exterior and interior details to bring their Soft Top vision to life, including the grille, door handles and bonnet script, with a choice of 16‑ or 18‑inch wheels.

Each Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is the result of hundreds of hours of work by expert Land Rover Classic engineers

Inside, there are five monotone or eight duo‑tone leather options to choose from, with colours such as Caraway, Liberty Blue, and Garnet, plus any number of other bespoke finishes. Unusual options and accessories include an onboard wine cooler and a custom surfboard rack.

All Classic Defender V8 Soft Tops are powered by a 5.0‑litre V8 engine, which delivers 400bhp and 515Nm of torque and is paired with an eight‑speed ZF automatic transmission.